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Yankees manager provides clarity on Anthony Volpe's future with team

Anthony Volpe is out of the lineup as the Yankees open their series against the Nationals. It’s the second straight game in which José Caballero gets the start at shortstop.

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Cubs Rookie Sensation Cade Horton Now Favorite For Prestigious NL Award

The Chicago Cubs are a legitimate contender in the National League and when they are at their best, look like they could make an actual championship push this year.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 25

August 2025 Cubs attendance watch and upcoming ticket pricing trends

Cubs attendance is on the upswing given the team’s performance so far this year, highly anticipating the Cubs’ first postseason appearance in a 162-game season since 2018.

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The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Can you name the player with the most home runs in one MLB season for each position on the diamond?

The 'MLB single-season switch-hitter home run leaders' quiz

The 'Four+ 20-home run/20-stolen base MLB seasons' quiz

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A look at the Cubs and Brewers upcoming schedules

On Friday, Aug. 15, the Cubs dropped the opener of a three-game series to the Pirates 3-2. That evening, the Brewers overcame an 8-1 second-inning deficit and beat the Reds 10-8.

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Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

Here is every MLB team’s current title drought, though obviously for some of them “drought” is an overstatement.

Jameson Taillon News / ChiCitySports / August 25

Chicago Cubs puzzling removal of Jameson Taillon was precautionary

On Sunday, Chicago Cubs starting pitcher Jameson Taillon was cruising through five innings, having allowed just one run on 62 pitches thrown. This was just his second start since coming back from the injured list with a calf strain, but when he didn’t come out for the sixth inning, concerns and questions started to rise.

Seiya Suzuki News / Cubs Insider / August 25

Seiya Suzuki Looks Like He Could Use a Break, Too Bad Cubs Lack Capable Backup

The marathon slog of a 162-game season can be difficult on even the best players, whether mentally or physically, and there are times when getting a break can be far more beneficial than playing through it.

Justin Steele News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Cubs’ Justin Steele shouts out rookie star flying under the radar

Chicago Cubs starter Justin Steele wants more respect on the name of teammate and rookie pitcher Cade Horton. In a post on social media platform X (formerly

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 25

Three up, three down: An update on the Cubs, August 25 edition

The Cubs had themselves a nice series in Anaheim, sweeping the Angels and creeping a bit closer to the top of the NL Central. Here’s who’s hot and not for the Cubs over the last five games.

Chicago Cubs: Did Kyle Hendricks just throw his last pitch against his former team?

Sunday’s series finale between the Chicago Cubs and Los Angeles Angels was more than just a three-game sweep for the North Siders, who seem to have regained their footing after previously taking three of five from the Milwaukee Brewers.

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25 Negro Leaguers every baseball fan should know

Here is a look at 25 of the greatest performers in the distinguished (and varied) history of Negro League baseball.

Chicago Cubs News / Chicago Cubs on SI / August 25

Cubs Top Prospect Mashes Home Run, Beginning To Heat Up Again After Cold Stretch

The Chicago Cubs have one of the better farm systems in Major League Baseball, and despite being expected at the trade deadline to potentially be parting with some of the big names, they instead held onto the blue chip guys.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 25

2025 Cubs Heroes and Goats: Game 131

Anyone who told you that things were going to be easy was wrong. This was the kind of game that reminds you how narrow the margins are between the best and worst teams.

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The 'Season TD pass leaders by NFL team' quiz

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The 'Active 20-home run MLB seasons' quiz

Jameson Taillon News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 25

Why Cubs’ Jameson Taillon was pulled after 5 innings vs. Angels

The Cubs completed a sweep of the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday afternoon, but the bigger storyline came from the early exit of starting pitcher Jameson Taillon.

Chicago Cubs News / Bleed Cubbie Blue / August 24

Cubs Minor League Wrap: August 24 Moisés Ballesteros homers

The Iowa Cubs activated right-hander Will Sanders from the injured list and sent left-hander Cole Reynolds back to High-A South Bend. The Iowa Cubs were sour against the Sugar Land Space Cowboys (Astros), 8-4.

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 24

Jameson Taillon wins for second time this week as Cubs edge Angels

Kyle Tucker went 1-for-3 with two walks, a run scored and an RBI, while Nico Hoerner doubled and had two hits and an RBI as the Chicago Cubs completed a three-game series sweep of the Los Angeles Angels with a 4-3 victory on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

Cubs 4, Angels 3: Sweep!

It wasn’t easy, or pretty at the end, but the Cubs held on to a ninth-inning lead and defeated the Angels 4-3, sweeping the three-game series. It’s the team’s first sweep since they swept the Guardians at Wrigley Field July 1-3, and their first on the road since they swept the A’s in Sacramento — back in April!

Kyle Tucker News / ChiCitySports / August 24

Chicago Cubs: So…what about that Kyle Tucker extension?

The Chicago Cubs still have one big, nagging issue to deal with as the team has seemingly turned things around, as of this writing, winning five of their last six and seven of their last nine.

Chicago Cubs News / ChiCitySports / August 24

The Chicago Cubs’ night of historic heroics makes for a feel-good vibe

The Chicago Cubs had one of “those” kinds of wins Saturday night at Angel Stadium in Anaheim against the Los Angeles Angels. It was a nice, comfy, comfortable 12-1 victory where the result was never really in doubt.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 24

Cubs rumors: All-Star Game contingency if work stoppage ruins 2027 plans

The Chicago Cubs have already started to prepare for a potential worst-case scenario. According to MLB insider Bob Nightengale, the Cubs have been guaranteed an All-Star Game at Wrigley Field in the event that their 2027 plans are ruined by a lockout.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 24

Three best landing spots for Adley Rutschman this offseason

The Baltimore Orioles (59-70) made a potentially franchise-altering move this week, and it could lead to a significant addition to the trade market this offseason.

Orioles place IF Jordan Westburg, P Brandon Young on injured list

Which MLB teams have the longest World Series droughts?

The 'AL and NL Rookie of the Year award winners since 2000' quiz

Chicago Cubs News / Field Level Media / August 24

Kyle Tucker, Reese McGuire combine for 10 RBIs as Cubs rout Angels

Kyle Tucker went 3-for-5 with two home runs and a double and five RBIs and Reese McGuire hit a grand slam and drove in five runs as the Chicago Cubs cruised

Cade Horton News / Just Baseball / August 22

Cade Horton Deserves a Lot More Rookie of the Year Attention

Despite a rough start to his rookie season, Cade Horton has established himself as more than just a reliable starting option for the Cubs. He’s also a serious contender for Rookie of the Year in the National League.

Chicago Cubs News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 20